Facing Stigma

Stigma continues to surround HIV/AIDS and those living with the virus. It prevents people from becoming educated about HIV, from getting tested, from seeking care and treatment and from disclosing their HIV status to others. Not to mention that stigma can seriously undermine your sense of self-worth. POZ wants to know how HIV-related stigma affects you.

1) How often do you face HIV-related stigma?

Frequently Occasionally Rarely

2) How comfortable are you telling other people you are living with HIV?

Very comfortable Somewhat comfortable Not at all comfortable

3) Do you ever experience negative feelings or guilt about being HIV positive?

Yes No

4) Have you ever been physically or verbally threatened because of your HIV status?

Yes No

5) Has HIV-related stigma ever isolated you from your family or friends?

Yes No

6) Has HIV-related stigma made dating/relationships more difficult?

Yes No

7) Has HIV-related stigma ever prevented you from seeking care, treatment or support?

Yes No

8) Has HIV-related stigma ever adversely affected your career?

Yes No

9) Do you think the HIV/AIDS community is doing enough to combat HIV-related stigma?

Yes No

10) Do you believe social media campaigns are an effective way to combat HIV-related stigma?

Yes No

11) In what specific ways have you experienced HIV-related stigma?

0/100

12) What year were you born?

13) What is your gender?

Male Female Transgender Other option

14) What is your sexual orientation?

Straight Gay/Lesbian Bisexual Other option

15) What is your ethnicity? (Check all that apply.)

American Indian or Alaska Native Arab or Middle Eastern Asian Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander White Other option

16) What is your current level of education?

Some high school High school graduate Some college Bachelor's degree or higher